James T Cook

James T. Cook has practiced law since 1975 and founded this firm with Gail Berkowitz in 1989. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has served as president of the Missouri chapter, as well as member of the national Board of Governors. As past chairman of the Family Law Section of the Missouri Bar, he was instrumental in shaping the development of joint custody in Missouri. Licensed in both Missouri and Kansas, Jim concentrates on high conflict, large asset and business valuation cases. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees James T Cook included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1994 - 2017 Best Lawyers of America Other Sources of Feedback About James T. Cook Included on the 2025Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2018 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2017 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2016 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2015 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2014 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2013 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2012 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2011 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2010 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2009 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2008 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2007 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2006 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list 2005 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list

• City of Grain Valley, City Attorney and Prosecutor, 1976 - Present

• Missouri, 1974
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1974
• Kansas

• American Academy Matrimonial Law
• Missouri Bar
• American Bar Association
• CMBA
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Member)
• Eastern Jackson County Bar Association (Member)
• Johnson County Bar Association (Member)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Missouri Chapter)